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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,563.03, 375,665.99 and 117,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,563.03, 375,665.99 and 117,370.63 is: 175,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,563.03 : 375,665.99 = 117,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,563.03/375,665.99 = 117,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,563.03x = 375,665.99 × 117,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,563.03x = 44,092,153,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,153,915.87/250,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,972.30

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